Tiffany Haug

Tiffany Haug, MS, RDN, has an Eating Disorders and Obesity Certificate (EDOC) and is passionate in her work as a dietitian. She has the honor and the privilege of supporting her patients with eating disorders and disordered eating in their journeys towards developing intuitive and trusting relationships with food and their bodies. Tiffany knows that working through food and body image challenges can feel incredibly hard when struggling with an eating disorder and takes courage. She is here to support you in this

challenging, but a 100%-worth-it journey. Tiffany is also passionate about supporting the family members and loved ones of clients, given that eating disorders affect the whole social circle of the sufferer. Her nutritional philosophy is weight-inclusive and strongly rooted in the intuitive eating model. In Tiffany’s office, you will find an accepting, non-judgemental environment to work towards a life of food/body peace.

Tiffany holds a Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Eating Disorders from Northern Illinois University–the only graduate certificate of its kind in the nation. Within EDOC, Tiffany completed 12 additional credit hours of graduate coursework pertaining to the study of nutrition, psychology, family studies, and body image in specific regards to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Tiffany serves on the board for the San Diego Chapter for the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) as the Education Chair and additionally volunteers for The Association for Size Diversity & Health (ASDAH).

Tiffany loves working with the eating disorder population and takes every opportunity to receive continuing education in areas of intuitive eating and body image work to provide truly exceptional and excellent care to her patients. She has attended trainings, workshops, and conferences led by some of the top eating disorder scholars and clinicians in the world. She is currently in process of working towards her CEDRD and becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She has also spoken on topics related to eating disorders at national conferences, local schools, and universities. Tiffany additionally works at Rady Children’s Hospital as a Clinical Pediatric Dietitian.

Tiffany moved to San Diego from the Chicagoland area in 2016. Prior to moving to San Diego, Tiffany gained experience working with individuals and family members of those with eating disorders at the Linden Oaks Hospital Eating Disorders Program in Naperville, IL as part of her supervised practice within her Dietetic Internship Program. At Linden Oaks, Tiffany assisted in providing nutritional support and guidance to patients at the inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient level.

Current Licenses & Certifications

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Certificate of Graduate Study in Eating Disorders and Obesity (EDOC)

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), N1 level (highest level)

Memberships

International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)

Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)

For Fun

In her free time, Tiffany loves spending time with friends and family enjoying everything that San Diego had to offer–including hiking, farmer’s markets, unique coffee shops and eateries. Tiffany is also a huge podcast fan and most of the data on her phone is drained by her daily podcast downloads. She also enjoys amateur Hatha yoga, illustrating cartoons, and listening to all the “chill” music stations on Pandora radio.

Patient Reviews

“I have had problems with food for as long as I can remember. I have fluctuated between restricting my food intake with rigid rules and having out of control binge eating episodes. Over the years, I have tried to work through my eating disorder with several nutritionists. These people did not understand that my eating disorder needed a personal approach that works for my brain, body, and lifestyle. I have an incredibly sensitive stomach and eating can always be challenging. I am grateful that I have been able to work with Tiffany and her methods have been life-changing for me. I am recovering from my disordered eating habits and beginning to find peace with the shape of my body. Before I started seeing Tiffany, I did not believe I could ever feel okay when I looked in a refrigerator or in the mirror.”

Adult Patient

“I started working with both Tiffany and Brittney about 6 months ago and my life has undergone some incredible changes. While these changes have been extremely hard and challenging, I know they are bettering my life. I feel very supported and encouraged by Brittney and Tiffany. It is comforting to know that I can tell them anything, my feelings/thoughts/flaws/victories/whatever, and they make me feel completely normal and validate whatever I tell them. There is no judgment nor do they make you feel like a bad person for what you are going through. I highly recommend them to anyone struggling with any form of an eating disorder or body image issues.”

Adult Patient

“I found Tiffany when I needed her most. After finishing an intensive outpatient program, I was struggling to find the right supports to help me navigate recovery in the real world. I immediately felt supported and, most importantly, understood by Tiffany. When life started to get bumpy, she was quick to help my adjust strategies and goals to better fit the journey. Her professionalism, knowledge, and compassion make her an ideal addition to anyone’s support team.”

Adult Patient

“Working with Tiffany taught me so much about my nutritional needs and helped me debunk my disordered ideas around food and nutrition. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and supportive. Tiffany always believed in me and my ability to recover, even when I did not believe in myself. She encouraged me to challenge my distorted beliefs around food using my rational mind and scientific evidence, and she helped me reintegrate my “fear foods” back into my diet while overcoming the associated fears. She never pushed me further than I was ready to go but rather supported me along my journey and challenged me with whatever I was ready to handle. Tiffany helped me incorporate more spontaneity into my daily food consumption, from adding variety into my grocery list to ordering what I truly want when eating out. I am so thankful for her honesty, kindness, and determination to never give up on me.”